BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the surveys at two locations — Belford Road and Nevis Roundabout — over two nights from Tuesday 29 September. The programme will run between 8pm and 6am and is expected to be complete by Thursday 1 October.

Specialist equipment will be used to scan beneath the carriageway to identify the position and depth of existing underground utilities and services. The findings will support plans to upgrade local crossing facilities and will help determine whether any design adjustments are required as the scheme develops.

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To protect the workforce and the travelling public, temporary traffic signals and a 30mph speed restriction will be in place during working hours. Access for emergency services and scheduled bus services will be maintained throughout.

Consultation with relevant stakeholders has been undertaken in advance to set out traffic management arrangements and minimise disruption.

Michael Baxter, BEAR Scotland's North West Improvements Scheme Manager said: "These surveys are an important step in developing plans to upgrade local crossing facilities in Fort William.

"The work will allow us to accurately identify the location and depth of underground utilities, helping us to assess any constraints and inform future design work.

"The works have been programmed overnight to minimise disruption to road users and the local community.

"We thank road users in advance for their patience and understanding while our teams carry out these essential investigation works and would ask them to fully comply with temporary speed limits to ensure our workers can go home safely to their families each day."